How to Say "discrepancy" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “discrepancy” is “discrepancia” — B2 level.
Examples
Hay una pequeña discrepancia entre los dos informes contables.
There is a small discrepancy between the two accounting reports.
La discrepancia de opiniones en el equipo dificultó la decisión final.
The disagreement in opinions within the team made the final decision difficult.
No puedo explicar la discrepancia entre lo que prometiste y lo que hiciste.
I cannot explain the difference between what you promised and what you did.
Feminine Noun Pattern
This word ends in '-ancia,' which is a common ending for feminine nouns. Always use feminine words like 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using 'Entre' for Comparison
When you want to say what two things are different, use the word 'entre' (between). For example: 'la discrepancia entre A y B'.
Don't use for casual fights
Mistake: “Tengo una discrepancia con mi hermano.”
Correction: Tengo una pelea/discusión con mi hermano. 'Discrepancia' is usually for formal disagreements or data errors, not personal arguments.
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